Track Inspector - 1-3 Years MOW Track Inspector ...

SUMMARY:The person in this position inspects and monitors the functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within an assigned geographical territory.RESPONSIBILITIES:Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulationsDetect deviations from federal/state regulationsImplement remedial action on defects, pending repairRepair or direct crews to repair or replace track-structure defectsOversee/direct production gang workInspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulationsPrepare inspection reports for management and government complianceKnow and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies, or have the ability to learn themPerform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroadPerform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroadManage other projects and perform other duties as assignedREQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Knowledge of FRA Track Safety StandardsKnowledge of Roadway Worker Protection rulesWillingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and temperaturesWillingness to work flexible schedules and work assignments and to travel to other parts of the railroad as necessaryWillingness to obtain CDL, if necessary REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:High school diploma or GEDOne to three years of related work experience on MOW (Maintenance of Way) or as a Track InspectorValid driver's license requiredCommercial Driver's License (CDL) preferredPay Rate: Training rate of pay $32.00 per hr, Qualified rate of pay within six months $34.00 per hr.This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02